My name is John Rotella. I started LOVEfords on April 11, 2000. The original idea consisted of nothing more than a e-mail list amongst a half-dozen-or-so friends with a common interest in Fords, Mercurys, Edsels, and Lincolns. Through the generosity of others, LOVEfords has developed into this web site containing thousands of pictures and scores of information files. LOVEfords is an outpouring of my own personal devotion to the cars and trucks that Henry built - it is my gift to the hobby, and as long as there are Ford lovers there will be LOVEfords.  The e-mail list is still there, with members on every continent and all 50 States; we welcome your participation as a way of expressing yourself about the world's greatest hobby. Join us, won't you?

"I've been lucky enough to own many interesting and fun Ford-built cars - including a 1959 Thunderbird (or two), a 1966 Mustang, several Lincolns, a Comet, a Crown Vic, some trucks, and a couple of Big Birds, among others. But none have brought more kind comments or driving pleasure than my 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 4-door sedan. It's got a peppy 289 V-8 that delivers sparkling performance with great mileage. There's room for six with style, and nothing says 'FORD' more than a Galaxie 500!"

J.R. says: "I love  this "pure Ford" Ford! It's the kind of car that millions of Americans drove to work and drove to play. It's recognized instantly as the kind of car 'my dad had', 'I learned to drive on', or that 'were around every corner'. Galaxie 500 -  it is the Model T of the 1960s, and it is the predecessor of the great cars yet to come from Dearborn and, ultimately, into our hearts. That's why Valentine's Day is the official LOVEfords Holiday. Join our group and tell us about the Ford-built car or truck that you love."